Epinions Recent Content for Musical Instruments

Performs its job well

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:56:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Saxguy - What's the value of a case? Well, it holds the item being cased, protecting it and helping the user carry the item around as needed. When I needed a sturdy, tall, versatile music stand, I chose the K&M Extra Heavy Duty Music...

BEHRINGER HPM1000 HEADPHONES

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:59:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dr.P - BEHRINGER HPM1000 HEADPHONES

There is certainly no shortage of inexpensive headphones for a consumer to choose from. This can be both a good thing or a bad...

A unique listening experience

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:04:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thegsrguy - Your typical desktop computer speakers are not "monitors". That is, they aren't built to reproduce the sound exactly as it was recorded. Instead, they're actually built to make the sound more pleasant -- which is inaccurate and sometimes just sounds...

RED RED DUALLY LACE SENSOR GUITAR PICKUP

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:41:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dr.P - RED RED DUALLY LACE SENSOR GUITAR PICKUP

It used to be that if for some reason, you no longer liked the sound of your guitar, that the only recourse you...

THE BARE NECESSITIES WITH HAL LEONARD'S BIG BOOK OF CHILDRENS MOVIE SONGS

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:48:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kbolton72 - Is there anything better than singing and playing the piano with your kids? There is, if you use awesome sheet music books from the largest sheet music supplier in the world, Hal Leonard! And the book you have in front of you is The Big Book Of...

Graph Tech Tusq Oversized Nut Blank ... Pay Attention To Your…(well..you get the idea!)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lllopez - A properly honed and setup guitar is one of the greatest rewards of the guitar ownership experience. Far too often, the inexperienced musician never has the opportunity to enjoy the pleasure of a properly setup instrument as many guitars come from the...

Boss CE 5 Chorus Ensemble Pedal.. Strike Up The Chorus!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:49:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lllopez - Boss pedals have set the standard by which most pedals are judged. That is not to say they are the best on the market but they do represent the benchmark that others are judged by perhaps because they bring value priced quality pedals to the market...

TAPPING INTO MY INNER MARLON BRANDO WITH THE LATIN PERCUSSION Lpp601 BONGOS

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:51:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kbolton72 - Marlon Brando strummed his soul out them, Matthew McConaughey got arrested banging them in the buff and now I rat-a-tat my little hands on the beautiful Performance Series natural chrome hardware Latin percussion bongos that I picked up from...

Musicians Gear Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom… Old School Still Works!

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:41:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lllopez - Microphone stands have evolved from the heavy behemoths of yesterday to the sleek, portable tripod stands that can literally fit in a corner of a small case and yet there remains a compelling argument for the old stands; they work!Okay, its sex...

Skb 4 Space Rack Case… Makes It’s Own Case!

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:04:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lllopez - SKB cases are perhaps the one piece of gear that you will see most bands load in and out of venues everywhere. Sensitive electronics isn't engineered to take the abuses of the average working musician. Considering the cost of a lot of this gear it simply...

Great idea, poor execution. 1 major feature missing.

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:12:35 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author CadilacKid - I work part time in video production and purchased the BCF-2000 to help speed the audio mix for the videos I shoot.After a few frustrating hours with this, it became apparent that it just wasn't going to meet my needs, so back to B&H it...

Great for Beginners and Kids

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:39:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author retroactivism - Intro Virtual drums are useful for many reasons. Initially, electronic drums were developed as a way for drummers to drop their music into a computer without expensive microphone setups. With the introduction of the HD-1, Roland is marketing...

General Purpose at an Elite price

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:23:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Beatmonster - Well, as promised, a review of another cymbal in the Paiste Signature lineup. This time it's the 18" Full Crash. As I mentioned when I reviewed the Signature Ride, these cymbals are not my own, as they belong to our backline...

The Best Triple Stand Available

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:42:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author retroactivism - Intro Guitar stands are ubiquitous and often taken for granted. I have owned many models but all were of the same basic type. Hercules came onto the scene as an innovator, and now makes some of the best stands available. The Hercules GS432B is...

Rich Sound. Small Price.

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:13:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author m3gtr - I was looking at a Vox Night Train and an Orange Tiny Terror. Small and simple with great tone. Then I found the Fender Blues Junior. I bought the Fender Blues Junior after seeing a craigslist ad for an incredible price. The one...

POOR SOUND

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:03:37 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author george1957 - I was lured in by the many features and claimed "100 watts" of power. If I heard the Unit, I would have never made the purchase. My 7 year old CRT standard TV sounds better. In fact I've heard 50.00 Karaoke Machines which sound better. Now...

Nothing Fancy But The Sound Is AWSOME

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:21:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vmadwop1 - One of my guitar students bought the Martin Dx1 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, from an ad in the paper. The Dx1 Martin is a 6 string steel acoustic guitar. Martin has been in business since 1833, and if their name is on it you can...

"Kalimba, kalimba, I'm glad I found you" - "Kalimba Story" by Earth, Wind, & Fire

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:18:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kinchester - While visiting my dearest friend in California in the mid-80s, my friend's mentor invited us over for dinner. During the evening, I noticed an interesting object that looked like a musical instrument on one of her display shelves. I asked her...

BE A SHOWGIRL WITH HAL LEONARD'S GREAT PIANO SOLOS SHOWTUNES BOOK

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:18:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kbolton72 - For all of you who don't always have an ear for music and need a little extra help via the songbooks!! Ever since my grandpa taught me Heart and Souls and my dad taught me Silent Night I have wanted to master the art of the grand keys. No...

A High-end Bass for a Mid-range Price

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:11:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author retroactivism - IntroThe Ibanez Soundgear line of basses has been met with great enthusiasm by players of a wide array of musical tastes. New in 2008 comes the SR700 series of basses consisting of the SR700, SR705, and SR706. These three represent the top of...

BE A LITTLE DRUMMER BOY WITH FIRST ACT DRUM STICKS

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 01:21:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kbolton72 - Every since my 15 year old son was little, he has tapped his fingers and hands on anything he could get a hold of. Table tops, books, his knees, his desk at school, the headrest of the person sitting in front of him on the bus....It dawned...

Make Beautiful Music with the Taylor 714ce

Sat, 30 May 2009 01:37:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brettk31 - I recently bought a Taylor 714ce on the recommendation from a friend of mine who was a studio musician, in Nashville. The first time I played one, I was absolutely blown away by it's playability. The Taylor 714ce is a beautiful...

Littlite 18g Gooseneck Lamp 18" with BNC Connector.. Gotta Light?

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:19:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lllopez - BackgroundStaging a band takes a lot of thought. There is a great deal of planning on the logistics behind gearing up for a stage show. Gear has to be moved, contained, secured and maintained. In addition, you need to determine what your...

Simply awesome

Thu, 28 May 2009 20:12:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alphaproject - "SYMPHOBIA is not your traditional orchestral sample library. Instead of focusing on individual instrument multi-samples, SYMPHOBIA offers ensemble multi-samples with a rich selection of orchestrations and articulations. These playable ensembles cover...

This works great and is a super value

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:39:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Saxguy - A few years ago, I decided I wanted a baritone sax to play around with once in a while and also to do duets with my barintone sax students. A new name brand instrument, even an intermediate model was going to cost nearly $5,000. Good playing off brands...